Painter

New York Blower Company; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Blower Company in New Castle, PA is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to lead exterior and interior painting of industrial equipment. The role requires strong painting expertise, leadership, and a continuous improvement mindset to meet quality and efficiency standards.

You will supervise painting operations, ensure safety, and work with production to optimize sequences and output while maintaining the highest industry standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading painting operations on industrial equipment.
• Proficient in painting prep including sanding, masking and priming.
• Strong safety mindset and PPE adherence in industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the painting role and team activities.
• Review production orders for sequence and quantity before prep.
• Prepare surfaces per manufacturing specs: sanding, grinding, masking.
• Load/unload hanging line and stage components to production needs.
• Perform paint prep and apply primers, epoxy paints, finishes.
• Inspect finishes to ensure quality and compliance with standards.
• Maintain tools/equipment and monitor cost per paint labor hour.
• Support safe operations through equipment upkeep and housekeeping.

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Work under pressure

Continuous improvement

Willingness to learn

Quality focus

Education

OSHA safety training

Hazardous materials handling cert

Forklift certification

Tools

Binks Pressure Pot

Airless spray guns

Conventional sprayers

Paint prep tools

Job description

Description

We are hiring a highly experienced and results-driven Industrial Painter to lead exterior and interior painting of industrial equipment at our New Castle, PA location. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in painting industrially, proven leadership and team development skills, with a continuous improvement mindset. This role is critical in driving industrial paint excellence, efficiency, and quality while aligning with New York Blower's standards and expectations.

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead all aspects in our painting role
• Review of production orders for sequence and quantity prior to beginning prep work.
• Duties include preparation for painting according to manufacturing specifications, including sanding, grinding and masking,
• Properly load and unload a hanging line based on production sequencing and staging components based on production needs
• Complete all paint preparation processes
• Apply primers, epoxy paints, and finish coats using airless spray guns, conventional sprayers, brushes, or rollers - specifically Binks Pressure Pot
• Inspect paint finishes to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Contribute to maintaining acceptable cost per paint labor hour.
• Maintaining equipment for the job and ensuring that they are in working order.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to prepare paints, thinners, dryers, etc. and clean/maintain spray painting equipment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing repair/refinishing processes.
• Ability to use selected vendor materials and general supplies efficiently and cost effectively.
• Must be efficient with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Operate forklifts when required, after proper training and certification.
• Maintain housekeeping in designated area
• Ensure a safe working environment by conforming to all safety guidelines including, but not limited to, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Demonstrate willingness to work with others in a team environment.
• Be Positive and willingness to learn and participate in a changing environment to reach a common goal.
• Works to continuously improve process times while maintaining desired levels of quality.
• OSHA safety training and hazardous materials handling certifications
• Overhead crane rigging experience would be ideal